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Local media reported a number of buildings had toppled with around 30 people trapped inside

Taboos about menstruation impact the physical, mental and emotional well-being of women in countries, Chhillar says

Deputy secretary of state warns Pakistan would be held accountable for 'failure to deny sanctuaries' to militants

Strongly condemns incident, says it supports efforts to ensure domestic security, stability

New audit raises concerns about the oversight of Pentagon’s spending, as Trump pushes to increase US defense budget

People believe mutilation is affiliated with religion, but is not mentioned in Quran or bible

9/11 convict, French citizen Zacarias Moussaoui demands to be heard

Exhibition to be held to showcase the movement that ensured voting rights for women

Republican and Democratic leaders have already acknowledged they will not meet Thursday's deadline

Says negative trends could bury the two-state solution of a Palestinian state existing alongside Israel

Launch hailed by industry experts as a game-changer, has potential to propel company to forefront of modern space race

It also found that Islamic State group (IS) militants had used mustard gas in 2015

Police arrested former president Gayoom who had sided with main opposition

Soon after joining battle, most recruits seek a return to the United States despite facing near-certain imprisonment

The systemic abuse of the children, all aged under eight, occurred between 2014 and 2016

Moscow has denounced Washington's nuclear policy, warning it will take measures to ensure its own security

Human trafficking possibly powered by state funds used by armed groups reveals UN report

The latest sentence stems from abuse he committed at the Twistars gymnastics training center in Michigan

International traffic at UAE airport rose by 4.6 million passengers or 5.5 percent compared to previous year

King Abdullah II says US remains essential to any hope of a peaceful solution between Israel and the Palestinians

Salah Abdeslam registers silent protest and refuses to cooperate with court on the first day of a trial in Belgium

The case will now be heard on February 16

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Suspects face up to 40 years in prison for attempted murder linked to terrorism

Erdogan said the United States had isolated itself over Jerusalem

UN has warned of a humanitarian catastrophe if the fighting nears the province’s most heavily populated areas

Michal Halimi, 29, who was two months pregnant at the time of her death, went missing last May

This decision followed by elections comes just days before US Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to visit Japan

New Delhi is concerned about Indian Ocean security implications of Beijing’s Maritime Silk Road project

Reports say toxic gas has been used

Certain criteria has to be met to have a bio on Wikipedia, a name is not enough

US Vice President Mike Pence will also attend Olympic Games opening ceremony

The controversial plan gives them until the end of next month to leave voluntarily or face jail and eventual expulsion

Hotel was closed for business since the unprecedented probe was launched on November 4 by Crown Prince Mohammed

Certificates involving a criminal record check are required for work visa applicants, not their dependents or tourists

Rajnath Singh says India does 'not want to attack Pakistan first'

Two sisters as part of a voodoo ritual blew fire over girl's face for her 'misbehave'

Foreign minister says the same impulse was driving US to undermine the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran

Singapore says it has been targeted by militant plots for years, some stemming from its neighbours

Published document contains several sections referring to lack of transparency in China's nuclear buildup

Ambassador Lodhi criticises India, Brazil, Germany and Japan for opposing democratic changes to 15-member UNSC

These losses marked the highest toll in one day for the Turkish military in operation 'Olive Branch'

Attack was carried out in retaliation for a ferocious bombing campaign by Russian warplanes over Idlib

FBI has 'grave concerns' over documents accuracy

After the assault, suspect made a fascist salute, shouted 'Long Live Italy' and 'Italy for Italians'

Afghans who don't want to face city's violence find online purchases delivered to homes convenient

Henschke tweets apparently "hurt soldiers feelings"

The victim was murdered because he had fallen in love with a girl of a different faith

Archaeologists unveiled the tomb of an Old Kingdom priestess adorned with well-preserved and rare wall paintings

The underground bunker was built a few years before World War II for luggage storage